Bethlehem (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Bethlehem (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 27.961 N,1 48.39 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.466017
  • Longitude: 1.806500
Wreck Depth 16.6 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BETHLEHEM (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 19, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jul 20, 2017

Surveying Details

H7688/68 12.9.73 LOCATED IN 522756N, 014830E [OGB] USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.6 IN GEN DEPTH 18-20MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. CONSIDERED POSSIBLY 'BETHLEHEM'. (HMS ECHO). ACCEPTED AS WK DUE TO SCOUR BUT E/S TRACE RESEMBLES SAND RIDGE. (HMS ECHO). INS AS WK 16.6MTRS. BR STD. H2098/74 19.11.74 NOTHING FOUND BY TRANSIT SONAR. (HMS EGRERIA, HI 10/74). NCA YET. H2098/74 26.1.76 POSN CONFIRMED BY DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.0MTRS. POSSIBLE WK ON LIP OF SCOUR. (HMS ECHO, HI 15/75). NCA. H4658/71 28.11.77 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 SEARCH. (HMS ENTERPRISE, ROS DTD 25.10.77). NCA YET. H2098/74 19.12.78 NOTHING FOUND DURING HI 64A/78. MAY STILL EXIST. (HMS EGRERIA, HI 10/74). DELETE. BR STD. H2098/74 10.10.79 1 KM SQUARE FULLY INVESTIGATED BY DCS3 AROUND POSN OF WK. NOT FOUND. (HMS EGERIA, HI 63A/79). AMEND DEAD. SEP 2016/000091758 20.7.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2016-2017. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

MINED HALF A MILE FROM SOUTH HOLM BUOY. (WW1SL).

General Comments

?WK ON LIP OF CONSIDERABLE SCOUR

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FAQ

Where is the BETHLEHEM (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BETHLEHEM (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 27.961 N,1 48.39 E.

How deep is the BETHLEHEM (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BETHLEHEM (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 16.6 meters and is located at coordinates 52 27.961 N,1 48.39 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BETHLEHEM (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BETHLEHEM (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the BETHLEHEM (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BETHLEHEM (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BETHLEHEM (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BETHLEHEM (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BETHLEHEM (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BETHLEHEM (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the BETHLEHEM (POSSIBLY)?

The BETHLEHEM (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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